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Compare for Bitburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bitburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bitburg to Cologne:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bitburg to Cologne costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.28. The journey takes 2h 34m versus 1h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bitburg to Cologne
How to get from Bitburg to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bitburg to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:10 AM2h35Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)8:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:10 AM2h35Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)8:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:40 AM2h05Wittlich-Land, Berufsschule8:45 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
100108:19 AM2h20Bitburg-Erdorf station10:39 AMCologne Hbf$521One-way0 transfers
1001410:19 AM2h20Bitburg-Erdorf station12:39 PMCologne Hbf$521One-way0 transfers
100129:19 AM2h20Bitburg-Erdorf station11:39 AMCologne Hbf$521One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:10 AM3h05Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)9:15 AMLeverkusen, Bf Mitte$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM2h50Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)9:20 PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM3h20Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)9:50 PMLeverkusen, Bf Mitte$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bitburg to Cologne:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bitburg to Cologne costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bitburg and Cologne as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Wittlich-Land, Berufsschule and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
- Trains mostly depart from Bitburg-Erdorf station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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